Category Archives: Crime Prevention

Join the Fun: National Night Out in Fairfax County

Fairfax County, VA – National Night Out is an annual event dedicated to strengthening police and community partnerships and promoting safer neighborhoods. This year, National Night Out is on Tuesday, August 6th. This is a chance for neighbors and law enforcement to come together and build lasting relationships through various community events like block parties, festivals, parades, and cookouts. FCPD

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Fairfax County Police Department Releases Q1 2024 Crime Report

Fairfax County, VA – With the recent release of the First Quarter Crime Report by the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), spotlighting the nation’s 70 largest police departments across key crime categories, including Homicide, Rape, Robbery, and Aggravated Assault, we proudly affirm that Fairfax County retains its distinction as the safest jurisdiction of its size. In the MCCA’s evaluation of violent crime ratings

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Keeping the County Cool: FCPD Launches 2024 Summer Crime Prevention Initiative

Fairfax County, VA – Today, Fairfax County Police Department is launching their 2024 Summer Crime Prevention Initiative and announcing this year’s focus areas. In an ongoing effort to proactively combat crime and keep the county the safest jurisdiction of its size, FCPD is launching a coordinated effort to reduce crime through strategic prevention and focused enforcement. The Summer Crime Prevention

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26TH ANNUAL NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY RESULTS✔

Fairfax County, VA – On Saturday, our district stations joined forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other Fairfax County agencies to collect 1,167 pounds of expired medications and prescription drugs from the community during the 26th Annual National Drug Take Back Day Initiative. Individual totals for each station and cumulative amount of expired medications and prescription drugs above.

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High Stakes, Low Profile: Narcotics Detectives Work to Disrupt Drug Activity

Fairfax County, VA – Spearheading the region’s anti-narcotics efforts, detectives from our Narcotics Unit lead the way in disrupting illegal drug activities and preventing narcotics from entering our community. Through their diligent investigations, detectives pursue leads, gather evidence, and collaborate with local and federal law enforcement partners to dismantle drug networks and hinder drug-related crime. In 2023, our unit’s efforts

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